One of the better and clearer experienced thoughts on PTS I've heard or read in years, added to my own thoughts, one being any traumatic event, especially the stresses of 24/7 war theaters, is the total opposite of ones upbringing, and feelings about not only combat vets but civilians as well.
Sep. 27, 2011 - While our troops are deployed, yellow ribbons are everywhere, and rightly so. They are a sign of affection, hope and belief in a future for our overseas loved ones.
When they return, however, often these service men and women are different. The youngster we sent to battle seems to come home another person. If they have severe trouble adjusting to civilian life, medical evaluation may determine that they have post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
But is it a disorder? Maybe not. Perhaps it is a a normal adaptation to the battlefield and a key to their survival.
snip A returning soldier who has experienced the horrors of combat or other traumatic events during service may have trouble initiating or maintaining sleep. The slightest sound might send them into an aggressive stance, ready to defend themselves. They may seem detached. Normal emotive responses to a spouse, children or other loved ones may seem blunted.
Some have intrusive dreams about combat experiences. The backfire of a nearby car or holiday fireworks may send them into a defensive posture seeking cover from incoming ordnance.
They may become depressed or anxious and are many times sleep deprived, which can lead to a multitude of problems, both physical and emotional.
There is one major point to remember about these men and women. They survived the extremes of combat or other wartime experiences.
Some specialists in the field note that their brains have made major adaptations to battle threats. Once the brain has adapted in such a manner, it is often impossible to turn this circuitry off, like a fan or light, one no longer needs. To greater or lesser extent these nervous system reactions have become hardwired. read more>>>
No comments:
Post a Comment